While no one ever dies from bad breath, it sure can kill a relationship. Here are two kitchen-cabinet remedies to fix a sour mouth…

Suck on a piece of cinnamon bark to sweeten your breath. Cinnamon bark comes in stick or quill form and is sold in jars in the spice section of your market or loose at some specialty-food shops. Besides fixing occasional bad breath, cinnamon sticks can also satisfy the craving for a sweet treat or a cigarette.

Here’s another way to make yourself kissable—gingerly chew on a whole clove (gingerly because cloves are strong and spiky). This is an ancient breath freshener that also can help remove the cravings for a cookie or a smoke.

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